Person of the Year 2006

You — Yes, You — Are TIME's Person of the Year

In 2006, the World Wide Web became a tool for bringing together the small contributions of millions of people and making them matter More »

Time's Person of the Year: You

In today's wired world, You have the chance to change everything More »
People Who Mattered

TIME highlights the year's game-changers More »
A Fond Farewell

A look into the lives of those who left us this year, as told by the people who knew them best More »
Photos: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

An Iranian Paradox More »
Photos: The Meteoric Rise of YouTube

Named TIME's Best Innovation of 2006, YouTube puts You at the center of the conversation More »
Power to the People

You control the media now, and the world will never be the same. Meet the citizens of the new digital democracy More »